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M438 TMS

1995 Nissan Primera

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

49,051 mi
Last recorded49,051 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 1995 Nissan Primera101,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM438 TMS
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 49,051 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake hose ferrules corroded

o/s/f lower wing corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2018 49,049 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake hose ferrules corroded

o/s/f lower wing corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2017 48,790 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all4 (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front outer wing corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded all4 (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear suspension corroded

fuel tank filler neck corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2017 48,788 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all4 (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front outer wing corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded all4 (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear suspension corroded

fuel tank filler neck corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2016 46,874 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

coil spring corroded all4 (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear suspension corroded

fuel tank filler neck corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2015 46,790 miles

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

rear suspension corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2014 46,037 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f outer sill corroded & weak

Pass 10 Jul 2013 45,666 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2012 44,426 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 May 2011 43,343 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 42,318 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 40,778 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 40,603 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front reg plate is cracked

Pass 17 Apr 2007 39,272 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 37,705 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

How Reliable is the Nissan Primera?

Based on 1,768,156 MOT tests across 199,016 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
6,218
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
199,016
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 96,181
constant velocity joint gaiter split 73,704
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 67,433
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64,631
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,222
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M438 TMS is a 1995 Nissan Primera in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1995 Nissan Primera models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 101,306 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Primera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 96,181 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M438 TMS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Primera typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 31 years old, this Nissan Primera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M438 TMS registered?

M438 TMS is a 1995 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 March 1995.

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